Procurement TVM Engineer (Body Security/Switches)

·Contract role
·Immediate start
·Work for a Global Mobility Company
Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives progress.
It’s a belief that has always fuelled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world’s most trusted mobility company, designing smart vehicles for a smart world that help people move more safely, confidently and freely.
The Ford Product Development team bring engineering ideas to life, making driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable.
New methods of recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, voice-activated technologies and leading vehicle safety initiatives are just some of the ideas that are improving the way we drive today.
You’ll become part of a global team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Come join the team redefining the future of mobility solutions!

About the Role:
Invenio Engineering Solutions have been a recruitment partner with Ford for close to 30 years. Founded in Australia in 1990, Invenio is a pioneering business solutions company with world class expertise in Specialist Recruitment, Design and Manufacturing Software and Technical Services in Australia and New Zealand.

We have a long and successful history supporting the largest OEMs in the Australian automotive industry with high calibre staffing and technical services.
The industry has seen significant change in Australia over the past few years and has required the best support from the most capable providers, which Invenio has delivered through our network of highly qualified associates with experience ranging from start-ups to blue-chip companies and government agencies.

Our focus on relationship management with both the candidate and employer sets us apart, making us your ideal employment partner.

We are currently seeking an experienced and self-motivated Procurement TVM Engineer (Body Security or Switches) for a contract role within Ford’s Product Development team based in Melbourne.

In this role you will be working with Engineers to identify cost saving opportunities on Body and Control Modules and ultimately driving cost reductions into the material piece price.

Key Responsibilities:
·Project Management who have managed and worked for Electrical or Electronic switch Commodities
·Manage suppliers for the design of cost reduction ideas in a timely manner
·Interface between engineering and suppliers to achieve cost optimized TVM targets
·Able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and internal teams
·Work in the Powertrain section of the Team Value Management department to investigate and deliver implementation of ideas to improve the cost effectiveness of the vehicles being produced
·Handle fuel, cooling and transmission systems
·Involvement in driving cost saving localisation and design projects from idea creation to implementation via sourcing supplier quotes, developing business cases, developing or sourcing required engineering documentation and prototype trials


Required Skills & Knowledge:
·Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field will be highly regarded
·Excellent project management skills
·MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) proficient
·Organised, independent, hands-on can-do attitude and able to work with minimal supervision
·Capacity to translate complex specifications into actionable items
·Supplier Management and Cost optimization


If you believe you are the right candidate up for the challenge to carry out this role, please click apply (submit your resumes in Word format only) or forward your resume to shilpicas@invenio.com.au or for a confidential discussion contact Shilpica on 0420921275.





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